Ingredients:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, packed (about two handfuls)
- Juice of one lime (about 2 tablespoons)
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Breadcrumb Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all breadcrumbs are evenly coated.
- Spread on Baking Sheet: Spread the breadcrumb mixture in an even layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Stir halfway through baking for even crisping.
- Cool Down: Once baked, remove from oven and set aside to cool down slightly while you prepare the dip.
- Blend Ingredients: In a food processor or blender, add ripe avocados, fresh spinach leaves, lime juice, cumin powder, salt and pepper.
- Process Until Smooth: Blend everything together until you achieve a smooth consistency; scrape down sides as needed during blending.
- Taste & Adjust Seasoning: Taste your dip and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt/pepper or lime juice according to your preference.
- Serve Together: Transfer avocado-spinach dip into a serving bowl and top with crispy breadcrumbs generously sprinkled over it.